2020 · 4 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2020 Toyota C-HR MOT pass rate and common faults

16,220 MOT tests in 2024. 88.2% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time88.2%
Failed or needed repairs11.8%
Typical mileage at test30,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 16,220 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.5%
  2. Reversing lamps: inoperative3.0%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.1%
    271 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
  5. Headlamp aim: too low0.4%
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.4%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.3%
    64 marked dangerous
  8. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics5.1%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.6%
  3. Tyres3.5%
  4. Brakes0.5%
  5. Number plates & VIN0.2%
  6. Suspension0.2%
  7. Body & chassis0.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.4%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.5%
  4. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.3%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2020 Toyota C-HR?

In 2024, 88.2% of 2020 Toyota C-HR cars passed their MOT first time, across 16,220 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Toyota C-HR?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; reversing lamps: inoperative; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2020 Toyota C-HR reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).